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    A Journey Back in Time

    Taking a Walk on Historic Danforth Avenue By: Lindsay Reid Luminoso  Have you ever wondered just how the Danforth got its look and feel? Join us as we journey back in time examining some of Danforth’s more iconic features. Our exploration continues in former Chester Village.  Jackman Avenue and Danforth Avenue – Chester Village and Eastminster United Church Our second location in the “Journey Back in Time” series takes us eastward towards Jackman Avenue, an area formerly known as Chester Village. Prior to the construction of the Bloor Viaduct, this was a small rural community developed by the Playter Family. George Playter was born in the 1730s in Surrey, England.…